No Interest In Thornton - Blackwell

It was suggested that the Whites were one of three clubs linked with a move for Thornton, who has been told that he has no future at Sunderland.

However, Leeds have denied the claims from Lee Payne, Thornton's agent, which alleged that they were competing with Crystal Palace and Spanish side Malaga for the midfielder.

Blackwell said today: "We are not pursuing an interest in Sean Thornton."